ThatITGuy
Well-Known Member
Add priming sugar next time. It will not carbonate properly without it.
I realized my error after searching some threads specific to bench capping, since my test bottle was fully carbonated I knew it wasn't due to lack of priming sugar..
I'd been capping with relatively no clearance between the bell and the crown. It wasn't able to do a full travel before crimping. After I adjusted it higher I capped an empty bottle and did a water test, absolutely no air bubbles.
Hopefully I'll be all set for the next batch.